I just read this over on SRTforums, has anyone heard of this before?
Straight from SEMA:
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Pennsylvania Reintroduces Bill to Ban the Use of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
Legislation (H.B. 1330) that would effectively prohibit the use of exhaust systems other than a “factory-installed muffler” or a “muffler meeting factory specifications” has been reintroduced in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives by Representative Michael K. Hanna (Phone:
717/772-2283, Fax: 717/787-4137). The bill has been referred to the
House Transportation Committee.
Contact Rep. Hanna and Members of the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 1330
· H.B. 1330 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.
· H.B. 1330 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance and utility.
· H.B. 1330 would make it nearly impossible for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.
· H.B. 1330 perpetuates the erroneous assumption that enthusiasts who equip their vehicles with modified exhaust systems are involved in illegal street racing.
Call or Fax the members of the House Transportation Committee in Harrisburg (See List Below) today to oppose this legislation. This bill
unfairly tramples on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts in Pennsylvania.
The last time I checked, the Governor doesn’t write Bills for the PA House.
That said, I didn’t vote for the man just because one day I was driving through Apollo and his campaign bus was sitting there. Any man that’s wasting his time campaigning in Apollo doesn’t deserve my time.
My point was that he can’t do that himself, it takes a bunch of other people too.
I see no problem with having a dB limit on exhaust, as long as there’s an actual standardised testing procedure before they can give you the ticket. I know that my exhaust is too loud, and this summer I’m going to do something about it. However, this should be equal enforcement, Harley riders shouldn’t get a free pass.
some of us dont have a choice though, my engine setup requires the use of 2 1/2 inch pipe. there is no way that I can use or make an exhaust like that without it being a screamer just cuz Hondas are gay like that
to add to that, i wouldn’t dare say that a Harley needs to be quieter… i like the sound of harleys… and from what i hear, my bike is quite freakin loud too… can’t really tell as much when you’re on it tho!
Well technically I believe in the law right now that a turbo is a muffling device, that’s how the SRT gets away without one from the factory, so a true muffler isn’t required by law.
Id have to agree, the DSM usually has a low drone sound unless your WOT, just about every Honda I heard with any kind of exhaust has this weedwacker on crack noise.
Granted their are exceptions but most are just annoying. There is a cat, resonator, muffler on my car and it still loud as hell. Just no helping it
I have heard of this from my local car club. I was also told that state police will be going around to car shows this summer checking emissions equipment.
Call or Fax the members of the House Transportation Committee in Harrisburg (See List Below) today to oppose this legislation. This bill unfairly tramples on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts in Pennsylvania.
House Transportation Committee
Hon. Richard Allen Geist, Chairman
(717) 787-6419
Fax: (717) 772-5142
Hon. Kate Harper
(717) 787-2801
Fax: (717) 787-2022
Hon. John R. Evans
(717) 772-9940
Fax: (717) 772-7099
Hon. Russell H. Fairchild
(717) 787-3443
Fax: (717) 772-5500
Hon. John A. Maher
(717) 783-1522
Fax: (717) 783-8332
Hon. Ronald S. Marsico
(717) 783-2014
Fax: (717) 705-2010
Hon. Rod E. Wilt
(717) 783-5008
Fax: (717) 705-1948
Hon. Roy E. Baldwin
(717) 787-1776
Fax: (717) 772-9869
Hon. Ellen M. Bard
(717) 783-7309
Fax: (717) 787-5713
Hon. Teresa Forcier
(717) 787-2353
Fax: (717) 787-0860
Hon. Dick Lee Hess
(717) 787-7076
Fax: (717) 705-1835
Hon. Eugene F. McGill
(717) 783-7179
Fax: (717) 783-3899
Hon. Stanley E. Saylor
(717) 783-6426
Fax: (717) 705-1849
Hon. Jess M. Stairs
(717) 783-9311
Fax: (717) 787-0859
Hon. Katharine M. Watson
(717) 787-5452
Fax: (717) 783-8934
Hon. Keith R. McCall
(717) 783-1375
Fax: (717) 772-1231
Hon. Kenneth W. Ruffing
(717) 787-4891
Fax: (717)787-0861
Hon. Anthony J. Melio
(717) 787-3557
Fax: (717) 772-2943
Hon. Joseph A. Petrarca
(717) 787-5142
Fax: (717) 705-2014
Hon. Lawrence Roberts
(717) 783-1359
Fax: (717) 705-2088
Hon. Dante Santoni, Jr.
(717) 783-3290
Fax: (717) 772-2943
Hon. LeAnna M. Washington
(717) 783-2175
Fax: (717) 783-8724
Hon. Frank Dermody
(717) 787-3566
Fax: (717) 787-8060
Hon. Frank LaGrotta
(717) 783-8424
Fax: (717) 787-1267
Hon. Susan Laughlin
(717) 787-4444
Fax: (717) 772-1232
Hon. Edward P. Wojnaroski, Sr.
(717) 787-7524
Fax: (717) 787-0861
